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HALL, James (1793–1868). Letters from the West; containing sketches of scenery, manners, and customs; and anecdotes connected with the first settlements of the western states of the United States. London: Henry Colburn, 1828. 8vo. vi, 385 + [1] ad. pp. FIRST EDITION of Hall’s first work. Later half green calf over marbled boards, two raised bands, compartments tooled in gilt, crimson morocco spine label gilt titled, all edges dyed red, marbled endpapers (center compartment darkened and dried, slight separation to front joint near foot, corners rubbed, engraved bookplate, light spotting to first few preliminary and terminal leaves). Howes H-74.